According to Tim Storey, an elections analyst for the [[National Conference of State Legislatures]], when it comes to 2010's state legislative elections, "This is going to be an extremely challenging year for Democrats for a variety of reasons...History is not on their side. Since 1900, the party in the White House loses seats in the legislature in every midterm except for 1934 and 2002. That's a 2-25 losing streak for the party in the White House -- a tough trend to break. Add to that the fact that Democrats were riding high right now at over 55 percent of all seats, and it shapes up to be possibly the worst election for Democrats since 1994."<ref name=ncsl>[http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/2010-state-legislatures-democrats-wild-ride.html ''Governing'', "2010 State Legislatures: Democrats Buckle Up for Wild Ride," July 7, 2010]</ref> Democrats had gained seats at the state level in each election since 2004.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69O4OM20101025 ''Reuters'', "State races to redraw lines of power in Washington" October 25, 2010]</ref>

According to Tim Storey, an elections analyst for the [[National Conference of State Legislatures]], when it comes to 2010's state legislative elections, "This is going to be an extremely challenging year for Democrats for a variety of reasons...History is not on their side. Since 1900, the party in the White House loses seats in the legislature in every midterm except for 1934 and 2002. That's a 2-25 losing streak for the party in the White House -- a tough trend to break. Add to that the fact that Democrats were riding high right now at over 55 percent of all seats, and it shapes up to be possibly the worst election for Democrats since 1994."<ref name=ncsl>[http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/2010-state-legislatures-democrats-wild-ride.html ''Governing'', "2010 State Legislatures: Democrats Buckle Up for Wild Ride," July 7, 2010]</ref> Democrats had gained seats at the state level in each election since 2004.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69O4OM20101025 ''Reuters'', "State races to redraw lines of power in Washington" October 25, 2010]</ref>

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Heading into the November 2 elections, the [[Democratic Party]] held a commanding lead in state houses in the 88 legislative chambers that held elections in 2010. 52 of the 88 chambers, or nearly 60% of them, had a Democratic majority, while 33 of them had a Republican majority. (Two chambers had an exactly equal number of Democrats and Republicans and one is officially non-partisan.)

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Heading into the November 2 elections, the [[Democratic Party]] held a commanding lead in state houses in the 88 legislative chambers that held elections in 2010. 52 of the 88 chambers, or nearly 60% of them, had a Democratic majority, while 33 of them had a Republican majority. (Two chambers had an exactly equal number of Democrats and Republicans and one is officially nonpartisan.)

* In 18 of the state senates, the Republican Party was the majority party

* In 18 of the state senates, the Republican Party was the majority party

* In 1 state (Alaska), there was an equal number of Democratic and Republican senators heading into November.

* In 1 state (Alaska), there was an equal number of Democratic and Republican senators heading into November.

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* In 1 of the 43 states (Nebraska), state senators are officially non-partisan.

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* In 1 of the 43 states (Nebraska), state senators are officially nonpartisan.

An analysis by Louis Jacobson, a staff writer for PolitiFact, asserted that partisan dominance was at stake in 12 of the 43 state senates with elections in 2010, while 31 state senates were very likely to close out the year with no change in majority party. Jacobson identified the 12 states in the chart below as battleground states for state senate partisan dominance:<ref name=ncsl/>

An analysis by Louis Jacobson, a staff writer for PolitiFact, asserted that partisan dominance was at stake in 12 of the 43 state senates with elections in 2010, while 31 state senates were very likely to close out the year with no change in majority party. Jacobson identified the 12 states in the chart below as battleground states for state senate partisan dominance:<ref name=ncsl/>

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122 [[:Category:Current members of state senates|current state senators]] were ineligible to run for re-election in November because of [[State legislatures with term limits|term limit laws]] in their state. This included 55 incumbent Democratic state senators, 66 incumbent Republican state senators and 1 nonpartisan state senator.

122 [[:Category:Current members of state senates|current state senators]] were ineligible to run for re-election in November because of [[State legislatures with term limits|term limit laws]] in their state. This included 55 incumbent Democratic state senators, 66 incumbent Republican state senators and 1 nonpartisan state senator.

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Going into the November 2010 election, the [[Democratic Party]] was the [[partisan composition of state senates|majority party]] in 5 of the 14 state senates with term limits. The [[Republican Party]] was the majority party in 8 of the term-limited state senates. Nebraska's state senate is term-limited and officially non-partisan.

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Going into the November 2010 election, the [[Democratic Party]] was the [[partisan composition of state senates|majority party]] in 5 of the 14 state senates with term limits. The [[Republican Party]] was the majority party in 8 of the term-limited state senates. Nebraska's state senate is term-limited and officially nonpartisan.

* In 7 states, the term limits axe fell more heavily on incumbent Republicans: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Ohio and South Dakota. In all seven of these states, the [[partisan composition of state senates|current majority party]] is also the Republican Party.

* In 7 states, the term limits axe fell more heavily on incumbent Republicans: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Ohio and South Dakota. In all seven of these states, the [[partisan composition of state senates|current majority party]] is also the Republican Party.

1,167 of the country's 1,971 state senate seats were up for re-election in November, and 4,958 (91.6%) of the country's 5,413 state house seats were up for re-election. Altogether, 6,125 of the country's 7,384 state legislative seats were up for re-election in the volatile election year.

These projections turned out to be true, as Republicans picked up more than 660 seats in the November 2 general election.

Impact for redistricting

Analysis in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal says that the U.S. Congressional and state legislative redistricting that will take place after the 2010 census is very much at the front of the mind of national GOP and Democratic strategists when they think about state legislative outcomes.[1] An NPR report noted that if Republicans have a strong showing on November 2, they could have complete control over the drawing of about 150 U.S. House seats.[2] Mike Dean, executive director of Common Cause Minnesota, said that while voters decide who their legislators are, redistricting provides an opportunity for politicians to decide who their voters are.[3]

Nationally, leading into the November 2010 election, Republicans controled the governor's office, state House and state Senate in 9 nine states, while Democrats enjoy what is called "total control" in 16.[4] The Democrats have highlighted Texas as a battleground to wrestle total control from the Republicans, while Ohio is one state where Republicans were trying to obtain total control for redistricting.[5] After the election, Republicans now hold trifecta control in 20 states while Democrats have trifectas in 11.

Based on preliminary estimates of the census data, there were eight states expected to gain Congressional seats -- seven of which generally lean Republican. Concurrently, of the 10 states that might lose seats, seven have typically voted Democratic.[6] This could lead to a scenario where Republicans also gain control over an additional 11 votes in the electoral college.[6]

E.J. Dionne, columnist for the Washington Post, noted that more legislative power for Republicans will equate to a better chance of drawing maps to elect Republicans. However, much of that power will also rest on the success of Republicans vs. Democrats in the gubernatorial and Secretary of State elections. In many states, redistricting authority rests with politicians beyond just the legislature. For example, Ohio's redistricting is determined by a commission with the Governor, Secretary of State and State Auditor.[8]

The Republican advantage in redistricting is the first time this occurred since the current system was implemented in the 1980s.[9] According to Carl Klarner, a political scientist at Indiana State University, Democrats have had at least a 2-to-1 advantage in redistricting authority over the past 40 years. Klarner predicted Republicans would pick up 15 chambers on November 2, bringing their total to 51. They won 19 additional chambers.[10]

Partisan control

According to Tim Storey, an elections analyst for the National Conference of State Legislatures, when it comes to 2010's state legislative elections, "This is going to be an extremely challenging year for Democrats for a variety of reasons...History is not on their side. Since 1900, the party in the White House loses seats in the legislature in every midterm except for 1934 and 2002. That's a 2-25 losing streak for the party in the White House -- a tough trend to break. Add to that the fact that Democrats were riding high right now at over 55 percent of all seats, and it shapes up to be possibly the worst election for Democrats since 1994."[11] Democrats had gained seats at the state level in each election since 2004.[12]

Heading into the November 2 elections, the Democratic Party held a commanding lead in state houses in the 88 legislative chambers that held elections in 2010. 52 of the 88 chambers, or nearly 60% of them, had a Democratic majority, while 33 of them had a Republican majority. (Two chambers had an exactly equal number of Democrats and Republicans and one is officially nonpartisan.)

On October 11, Storey released information detailing the 11 states that might swing partisan control.[13] There were 11 states and 16 total chambers that Storey deemed battlegrounds. Below are the 11 states as detailed by Storey, along with the party that eventually won the chamber.

As the election drew closer, analysts predicted more and more chambers would switch to Republican control. According to Storey, an average of 13 chambers change party control every two-year cycle.[13]

Alan Abramowitz, a political science professor at Emory University, predicted between 400 and 500 Democratic seats to go Republican on November 2.[9] He predicted this would also result in Republicans winning the majority in 15 to 18 new legislative chambers.[9]

State senates

As of October 2010, the Democratic Party held the majority in 28 state senates. 23 of those state senates had state senate elections in 2010. The Republican Party held the majority in 20 senates, and 18 of those senates held elections in November.

In 23 of the 43 state senates with an election in November, the Democratic Party was the majority party heading into the elections.

In 18 of the state senates, the Republican Party was the majority party

In 1 state (Alaska), there was an equal number of Democratic and Republican senators heading into November.

In 1 of the 43 states (Nebraska), state senators are officially nonpartisan.

An analysis by Louis Jacobson, a staff writer for PolitiFact, asserted that partisan dominance was at stake in 12 of the 43 state senates with elections in 2010, while 31 state senates were very likely to close out the year with no change in majority party. Jacobson identified the 12 states in the chart below as battleground states for state senate partisan dominance:[11]

The gist of Jacobson's analysis is that while 2 states held by Republicans were vulnerable to a shift in partisan control, 9 states held by Democrats were vulnerable to a shift and one state with party parity (Alaska) could go either way. This means that the Democratic Party is in a position of heightened vulnerability when it comes to retaining control of partisan dominance in state legislatures, compared to the degree of vulnerability of the GOP.

As the election date drew closer, more forecasts of shown the atmosphere worsening for the Democrats. Jacobson's second prediction showed 28 chambers in play -- 25 controlled by Democrats.[15] Since the initial prediction in July, the following chambers shifted in the Republican's favor:

As of October 2010, the Democratic Party held the majority in 32 state houses. 30 of those state houses had state house elections in 2010. The Republican Party held the majority in 16 houses, and 15 of those houses had elections in November.

In 30 of the 45 state houses with an election in November, the Democratic Party was the majority party heading into the elections.

In 15 of the state houses, the Republican Party was the majority party

In 1 state (Montana), there was an equal number of Democratic and Republican representatives heading into November.

Impact of term limits

Fourteen state senate chambers and thirteen state house chambers that held general elections On November 2, 2010, included some state legislators who were unable to run for re-election in 2010 because of their state's legislative term limits.

122 state senators were termed-out in 2010. This represents 36% of the 337 total state senate seats up for election in November in the 14 term-limited state senates with elections in 2010.

253 state representatives were termed-out. This represents 20% of the 1,263 total seats up for election in November in the 13 term-limited states with elections in November 2010.

Altogether, 375 current state legislators must leave office after the November elections because of term limits. This is 23% of the 1,600 state legislative seats up for election in the 14 term-limited states with 2010 elections.

State senators

43 state senates held general elections in November 2010. In 14 of these states, state senate terms are subject to term limits. Louisiana is the only state with state senate term limits that did not hold a general election for its state senate in 2010.

122 current state senators were ineligible to run for re-election in November because of term limit laws in their state. This included 55 incumbent Democratic state senators, 66 incumbent Republican state senators and 1 nonpartisan state senator.

Going into the November 2010 election, the Democratic Party was the majority party in 5 of the 14 state senates with term limits. The Republican Party was the majority party in 8 of the term-limited state senates. Nebraska's state senate is term-limited and officially nonpartisan.

In 7 states, the term limits axe fell more heavily on incumbent Republicans: Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Ohio and South Dakota. In all seven of these states, the current majority party is also the Republican Party.

In 4 states, the term limits axe fell more heavily on incumbent Democrats: Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada and Oklahoma. In three of these states, the current majority party is also the Democratic Party.

In 2 states, the axe fell equally on both parties (California and Maine).

The Oklahoma State Senate elections is the only state where the current minority party (the Democratic Party) is losing more senators (4) than the current majority party, the Republicans, who lost 2 senators.

State representatives

In 13 of the 45 state house chambers with November elections, state house terms were subject to term limits. (15 states have state legislative term limits, but Louisiana did not hold a state house election in 2010 and Nebraska does not have a state house.)

Going into the November 2010 election, the Democratic Party was the majority party in 7 of the 13 state houses with term limits. The Republican Party was the majority party in 5 of the term-limited state houses. One state -- Montana -- is equal with 50 Republicans and 50 Democrats.

In 6 states, the term limits axe fell more heavily on incumbent Republicans: Arizona, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma and South Dakota. In 5 of these states, the current majority party was also the Republican Party. The Montana House is currently evenly split at 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans.

In 6 states, the term limits axe fell more heavily on incumbent Democrats: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Michigan, Nevada and Ohio. In all 6 of these states, the current majority party was also the Democratic Party.

In 1 state, the axe fell equally on both parties (Maine).

Impact on parties

The Republican Party is took more of a hit from term limits in the 2010 state legislative elections than the Democratic Party, both in terms of how many individual incumbent legislators the Republican Party is losing (190, versus 182 for the Democratic Party) and in terms of how many state legislative chambers lost more Republicans (13, versus 10 for the Democratic Party).

Impact of Tea Party movement

A survey of state and local tea parties around the country was undertaken to gain a measurement of the extent to which Tea Party activists were (or were not, as the case may be) involving themselves in 2010's state legislative elections.

Alabama's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins at midnight following the day of the election.

Elections were held in all 35 of Alabama's senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 27 of the 35 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 11 of the 105 state house seats up for election.

The last time a chamber in Alabama was controlled by Republicans was 1872. But according to analysts, the chamber may swing from Democratic control on November 2.[5]

The Alabama State Senate and Alabama House of Representatives were regarded as "Toss ups" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Alaska's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins the 4th Monday of January following a November election.

Elections were held in 10 of Alaska's 20 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 9 of the 10 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 36 of the 40 state house seats up for election.

Arizona

Partisan dominance in state legislatures heading into the 2010 state legislative elections

Arizona's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins the first day of the session after they are elected. Each regular session begins on the second Monday in January. Members are limited to four terms, for a total of eight years.

Elections were held in all 30 of Arizona's senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 15 of the 30 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 36 of the 60 state house seats up for election.

Arkansas's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins the first day of the session after they are elected. Each regular session begins on the second Monday in January. Members are limited to two terms, for a total of eight years.

Elections were held in 17 of Arkansas's 35 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 4 of the 17 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 60 of the 100 state house seats up for election.

California's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins at midnight following the day of the election. Senators are limited to serving no more than two four-year terms.
California's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins one month after their election. Representatives are limited to serving no more than four two-year terms.

Elections were held in 20 of California's 40 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 10 of the 20 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. Eight of the ten retiring incumbents are ineligible due to term limits.

Elections were held in all of California's 80 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 52 of the 80 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. Eighteen of the 28 retiring incumbents are ineligible due to term limits.

Colorado's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on first day of the legislative session after their election. Senators are limited to no more than two consecutive terms.
Colorado's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on first day of the legislative session after their election. Representatives are limited to no more than four consecutive terms.

Elections were held in 19 of Colorado's 35 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 13 of the 19 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Colorado's 65 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 51 of the 65 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Colorado House of Representatives is regarded as a "Toss up" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes, while the Colorado State Senate is considered to "Lean Democratic."

Connecticut's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the Wednesday following the first Monday of January after their election.
Connecticut's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the Wednesday following the first Monday of January after their election.

Elections were held in all of Connecticut's 36 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 32 of the 36 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Connecticut's 151 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 136 of the 151 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Delaware's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins the day after their election.
Delaware's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins the day after their election.

Elections were held in 11 of Delaware's 21 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in all of the state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Delaware's 41 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 36 of the 41 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Delaware House of Representatives is regarded to "Lean Democratic" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Florida's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins two weeks following their election. Senators are limited to no more than two consecutive four-year terms.
Florida's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins two weeks following their election. Representatives are limited to no more than four consecutive terms.

Elections were held in 22 of Florida's 40 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 10 of the 22 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Florida's 120 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 87 of the 120 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Georgia's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the second Monday in January.
Georgia's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the second Monday in January.

Elections were held in all of Georgia's 56 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 45 of the 56 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in 180 of Georgia's 180 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 153 of the 180 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Hawaii

State legislatures where heading into November 2010 the Democratic Party is in the majority in both chambers

Hawaii's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of Legislative session after the election (usually the third Wednesday of January).
Hawaii's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of Legislative session after the election (usually the third Wednesday of January).

Elections were held in 15 of Hawaii's 25 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 12 of the 15 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Hawaii's 51 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 46 of the 51 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Idaho

Idaho's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of December following the general election.
Idaho's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of December following the general election.

Elections were held in all of Idaho's 35 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 34 of the 35 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Idaho's 70 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 62 of the 70 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Illinois' state senators are elected to a two or four-year term that begins on the second Wednesday in January. Under the Illinois Constitution of 1970, senators are divided into three groups, each group having a two-year term at a different part of the decade between censuses, with the rest of the decade being taken up by two four-year terms
Illinois' state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the second Wednesday in January.

Elections were held in 21 of Illinois's 59 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 20 of the 21 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Illinois's 118 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 107 of the 118 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Indiana's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the day after their general election.
Indiana's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the day after their general election.

Elections were held in 25 of Indiana's 50 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 22 of the 25 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Indiana's 100 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 93 of the 100 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Indiana House of Representatives is regarded to "Lean Republican" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Iowa

Iowa's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of January after their election.
Iowa's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of January after their election.

Elections were held in 25 of Iowa's 50 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 22 of the 25 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Iowa's 100 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 86 of the 100 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Iowa House of Representatives is regarded as a "Toss up" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes, while the Iowa State Senate is considered to "Lean Republican."

Kansas

State legislatures where heading into the November 2, 2010 elections the Republican Party is in the majority in both chambers

Kentucky's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of January after their election.
Kentucky's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of January after their election.

Elections were held in 19 of Kentucky's 38 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 17 of the 19 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Kentucky's 100 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 95 of the 100 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Maine

Maine's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Wednesday in December after their election. Senators are limited to no more than four consecutive terms.
Maine's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Wednesday in December after their election. Representatives are limited to no more than four consecutive terms.

Elections were held in all of Maine's 35 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 25 of the 35 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Maine's 153 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 117 of the 153 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Maryland's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the second Wednesday in January after the election.
Maryland's state representatives are elected to a four-year term that begins on the second Wednesday in January after the election.

Elections were held in all of Maryland's 47 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 44 of the 47 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Maryland's 141 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 119 of the 141 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Massachusetts' state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Wednesday in January after the election.
Massachusetts' state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Wednesday in January after the election.

Elections were held in all of Massachusetts's 40 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 32 of the 40 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Massachusetts's 160 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 136 of the 160 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Michigan

State legislatures where heading into November 2010 partisan control is split between the two legislative chambers

Michigan's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of January.
Michigan's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of January.

Elections were held in all of Michigan's 38 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 9 of the 38 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Michigan's 110 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 59 of the 110 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Michigan House of Representatives is regarded to "Lean Democratic" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Minnesota's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of the legislative session.
Minnesota's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of the legislative session.

Elections were held in all of Minnesota's 67 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 58 of the 67 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Minnesota's 134 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 119 of the 134 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Minnesota House of Representatives is regarded to "Lean Democratic" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Missouri's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of the legislative session. Senators are limited to no more than two four-year terms.
Missouri's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of the legislative session. Representatives are limited to no more than four two-year terms.

Elections were held in 17 of Missouri's 34 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 7 of the 17 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. All ten incumbents not seeking re-election are ineligible due to term limits.
Elections were held in all of Mississippi's 163 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 100 of the 163 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Montana's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first Monday of January following the election. Montana term limits state that officials may not seek re-election if they have held office for eight years in a 16-year period.
Montana's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Monday of January following the election. Montana term limits state that officials may not seek re-election if they have held office for eight years in a 16-year period.

Elections were held in 25 of Montana's 50 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 9 of the 25 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. Of the incumbents not seeking re-election, one is eligible and 15 are ineligible due to term limits.
Elections were held in all of Montana's 100 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 67 of the 100 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Montana House of Representatives is regarded to "Lean Republican" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Nevada

Nevada's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the day after the election.
Nevada's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the day after the election.

Elections were held in 11 of Nevada's 21 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 3 of the 11 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. There are currently two vacant seats up for election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Nevada's 42 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 23 of the 42 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

New Hampshire's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the month after elections (December).
New Hampshire's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the month after elections (December).

Elections were held in all of New Hampshire's 24 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 19 of the 24 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of New Hampshire's 400 assembly district seats on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 297 of the 400 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The New Hampshire State Senate and New Hampshire House of Representatives were regarded as "Toss ups" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes

New Mexico's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1st.

Elections were held in all of New Mexico's 70 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 67 of the 70 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

New York's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1st.
New York's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1st.

Elections were held in all of New York's 62 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 56 of the 62 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010. There one district seat that is currently vacant.

Elections were held in all of New York's 150 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 131 of the 150 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Democrats regained the Senate in 2008 for the first time in more than 40 years.[17]The New York State Senate is regarded as a "Toss up" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes. Senate Democrats have spent $31.1 million while Republicans have spent $23.5 million on this year's races.[17]

North Carolina's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of the new General Assembly in January.
North Carolina's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of the new General Assembly in January.

Elections were held in all of North Carolina's 50 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 42 of the 50 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of North Carolina's 120 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 110 of the 120 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The North Carolina State Senate and North Carolina House of Representatives were regarded as "Toss ups" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

North Dakota's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on December 1st.
North Dakota's state representatives are elected to a four-year term that begins on December 1st.

Elections were held in 24 of North Dakota's 47 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 20 of the 24 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all odd-numbered assembly districts, meaning 48 of North Dakota's 94 assembly districts were up on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 36 of the 48 state house seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Ohio

Ohio's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on January 1st. Senators are limited to no more than two consecutive terms.
Ohio's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1st. Representatives are limited to no more than four consecutive terms.

Elections were held in 17 of Ohio's 33 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 9 of the 17 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Ohio's 99 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 78 of the 99 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Ohio House of Representatives is regarded to "Lean Republican" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Oklahoma's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on November 17th. Senators are limited to no more than a combined total of twelve years in the senate and house of representatives.
Oklahoma's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on November 17th. Representatives are limited to no more than a combined total of twelve years in the senate and house of representatives.

Elections were held in 24 of Oklahoma's 48 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 16 of the 24 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Oklahoma's 101 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 87 of the 101 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Oregon's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the second Monday in January.
Oregon's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the second Monday in January.

Elections were held in 16 of Oregon's 30 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 14 of the 16 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Oregon's 60 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 55 of the 60 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Pennsylvania's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins in January.
Pennsylvania's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins in January.

Elections were held in 25 of Pennsylvania's 50 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 22 of the 25 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Pennsylvania's 203 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 185 of the 203 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is regarded to "Lean Republican" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

Rhode Island's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Tuesday in January.
Rhode Island's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Tuesday in January.

Elections were held in all of Rhode Island's 38 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 33 of the 38 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Rhode Island's 75 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 65 of the 75 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

South Carolina's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the Monday after the election.

Elections were held in all of South Carolina's 124 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 114 of the 124 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

South Dakota's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of session after election (Jan. 11). Senators are limited to no more than four consecutive terms.
South Dakota's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of session after election (Jan. 11). Representatives are limited to no more than four consecutive terms.

Elections were held in all of South Dakota's 35 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 22 of the 35 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Elections were held in all of South Dakota's 70 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 48 of the 70 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Tennessee's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the 15th of January after the election.
Tennessee's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the 15th of January after the election.

Elections were held in 17 of Tennessee's 33 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 15 of the 17 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Tennessee's 99 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 91 of the 99 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Texas

Texas's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the beginning of the legislative session (January).
Texas's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the beginning of the legislative session (January).

Elections were held in 16 of Texas's 31 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 15 of the 16 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Texas's 150 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 143 of the 150 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Utah

Utah's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of January following a November election.
Utah's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of January following a November election.

Elections were held in 15 of Utah's 29 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 14 of the 15 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Utah's 75 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 66 of the 75 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Vermont's state senators are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday in January.
Vermont's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday in January.

Elections were held for all of Vermont's 30 senate district seats on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 27 of the 30 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Vermont's 150 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 133 of the 150 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Washington's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of session.
Washington's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of session.

Elections were held in 25 of Washington's 49 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 20 of the 25 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Washington's 98 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 82 of the 98 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Washington State Senate and Washington House of Representatives were regarded as "Lean Democratic" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes.

West Virginia's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first day of December following the election.
West Virginia's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first day of December following the election.

Elections were held in 17 of West Virginia's 34 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 15 of the 17 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of West Virginia's 100 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 89 of the 100 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

Wisconsin's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first Monday in January following the election.
Wisconsin's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Monday in January following the election.

Elections were held in 17 of Wisconsin's 33 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 14 of the 17 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Wisconsin's 99 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 79 of the 99 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.

The Wisconsin State Senate is regarded as a "Toss up" by Ballotpedia's projection of probable electoral outcomes, while the Wisconsin State Assembly is considered to "Lean Republican."

Wyoming's state senators are elected to a four-year term that begins on the first Monday in January following the election.
Wyoming's state representatives are elected to a two-year term that begins on the first Monday in January following the election.

Elections were held in 15 of Wyoming's 30 senate districts on November 2. The incumbent senator ran for re-election in 11 of the 15 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.
Elections were held in all of Wyoming's 60 assembly districts on November 2. The incumbent representative ran for re-election in 38 of the 60 state senate seats that were up for re-election in 2010.